Job Description

A. M. Castle & Co. has over 135 years of experience as a leader in the metals service center industry. We provide exceptional benefits, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, 401K match, paid time off, paid parental leave, employee recognition, disability benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

About the RoleWe’re looking for a proactive and analytical Senior Compensation & Benefits Analyst to join our Total Rewards team. In this role, you’ll help shape and administer compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain, and reward top talent. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners and leaders, ensuring our programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to make a meaningful impact on the employee experience, this is a great opportunity to grow your career. Key Responsibilities:Compensation

• Manage day‑to‑day administration of compensation programs and provide guidance to HR and business leaders.
• Support competitive offer development through market research, internal equity analysis, and compensation modeling.
• Maintain compensation structures, job codes, policies, and tools; coordinate updates to job descriptions.
• Lead the annual compensation cycle, including merit, short‑term incentives, and salary budget planning.
• Partner with HRIS/Payroll to ensure accurate system updates for salary changes and incentive plan participation.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local compensation regulations and support compliance efforts

Benefits

• Support day-to-day administration of health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs.

• Conduct benefits reporting and analysis to ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and other regulatory requirements (e.g., 5500s, SPDs, SARs).
• Assist with open enrollment planning, communication, and execution.
• Respond to employee inquiries and escalate complex issues when needed.
• Participate in benefits audits and drive process improvements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Five or more years of progressive experience administering compensation and benefits
• Strong understanding of FLSA and compensation principles.
• Thorough working knowledge of employee benefits policies and practices, and applicable federal and state regulations including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and DOL
• Strong skills in the Microsoft office suite, particularly Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal effectiveness with the ability to establish positive working relationships at all levels of an organization
• Excellent analytical and project management skills with the ability to organize and prioritize work effectively
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive material
• Attention to detail, with demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness in final work products

Preferred Qualifications:

• SHRM-CP, CCP or CEBS professional designation

Compensation $75- $95K. Actual comp based upon expertise and capabilities as they directly correspond to the roleWe are an Equal Opportunity EmployerPlease view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPFounded in 1890, A. M. Castle & Co. is a global distributor of specialty metal and plastic products and supply chain services, principally serving the producer durable equipment, oil and gas, commercial aircraft, heavy equipment, industrial goods, construction equipment, retail, marine and automotive sectors of the global economy. Its customer base includes many Fortune 500 companies as well as thousands of medium and smaller-sized firms spread across a variety of industries. Within its metals business, it specializes in the distribution of alloy and stainless steels; nickel alloys; aluminum and carbon. Together, Castle operates service centers located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.